New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27

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take pretty we'll You don't want to buy Helen Hunt
book Mr. Danas Well so long,"
H.
Showing the bundle of lavender into the pocket OF the
Ucht ovcrcoat that his arm Mr. Brown icu
the hotel and the air OF man who has nothing TO
do and all the day before him. he walked along the
streets Finally he entered tall frame building bear
ing the legend furnished rooms to let Ascending TO
the top floor opened the door OF what proved To nc
small apartment well filled with bel ana hci lounge
both presenting evidence OF recent use In corner
before small looking glass stood well dressed man
OF about thirty years Of age carefully arranging four
finland tie lie turned Nr Brown entered and
looked at him e1pecantly. but Immediately resumed his
occupation.
well. old man." he said" anything new
NO" said Mr.. Brown, throwing his ovcrcoat on the
bed The bundle o: lavender dropped ont Of the pocket
and Nj Brown, picking II mp, shei it after the coat
"What Is thati" said the gentleman at the looking
glass manuscript !"
40" said Mr. Brown. with slight look OF clnhar
rassment, something got at the hotel Why the devil
hasn't that Chinaman made the beds up he continued
impatently 1t Is nearly II o'clock" And going TO
the door Mr. Brown called ont In 10 gentle tones:
" Here. YOU. Sing Lee! sing Lcc!"
my dear fellow" exclaimed his companion, with an
aHcctaOn Of terror. for heavens sake don't do that!
You will stir up the old woman. spent a whole hour
this morning pcrsuadng her 10 be quiet for another
week" And drawing Brown back Into the room he tip
tocd into the entry ana cautiously pceT over the ban
listers Then coming bac he closed the door softly and
heavcl a Sigh Of relief
Browns puzzled expression changed 70 smile on
he said. forgot about tho rent But say Benton we
can't her very much for this little coop; cant you
pay her cuoush let kick that Chnanan into some
idea OF dcccncy
"Cant be done. my dear boy" said his companion
You must learn 10 deny Yourself these luVure-."
Talking of denial" said Brown. 81 am irshtinily
hungry. Have you hal your brcakfa-ti
This don't happen to be brcasfast day" said Benton.
this is lunch day; but Will have II early, In fdci
WIS Only waiting for you to come in We dned on the
last my watch last night you know 80 a not to break
that - piece OF yours"
At this Browns face changed, anl his eyes sought
Tua- lavender sticks which lay upon the unmade bed
I'll tell you what is, Tom he said finally. looking
up at his friend conicl.ly, you ought 10 Dic'k "y
neck"
"Why :" said Mr. Benton.
"smply because / am 10; to be trusted alone throw
away three dollars OF that money this morning You
scc" he continued more earnestly, NJ yer had an *
pcricncc Of this sort before, and keep forgctunf
"Of COURSE" said Benton sympathcticaly. We can
expect a leopard to change his spots IN AN instant
"ucrc" continued Brown, taxing out his purse, you
take charge OF the rest u this
$50, rll be hanged II do" replied Benton. You
forget our agreement In francisco after that I'M
lucky stock deal into which got you
y
terrupted Brown
"You forget orr agreement" continued Benton. with
out needing this remark, that were to pool our
resources and share equally gains anl losses, from
two-bt piece to n hundred thonsanl dollars
A hundred thousand dollars" repeated Brown, med
itafivcly
"1hat il nothing" said Benton " have made much
as that before now"
an stocks. yes" said Brown, but they have
stocks here"
NO" said Benton. but they have something hun
drcd times better; they have magnificent climate, ana
harbor and everything TO make a bS city. Ana you
mark my word there Is going TO be Of the biggest
boons right here that the world has seen Kansas
CITY won't he circumstance TO It, Why, the climate
alone 80"
"Oh, come down! " interrupted Brown, rrcycrcntly.
Benton laughed ana said: Seriously, Frank II we
only manage hold OF some land our fortune Is
made sure of that ~ that at present we are
dead broke II that wealthy father Of yours back In the
respectable village of Philadelphia, only knew what
glorious chance there 10 make million or 80 right
here" and Mr.. Benton sighed.
swell, he won't know through me-" replici Brown
II the worst comes / can always drive team. but
won't ask him for help"
Il think you are wrong old man." sail Benton. "Not
on account of the money, but on general principles
However we will make our stake Just the same Ana
about lunch: | am starved
Brown looking rnefuy at his purchase, IA he disclosed
the contents Of the bundle his friend There, how Is
that for a threc-dOlar Investment"
But what str" said Benton picking mp one OF the
lavender sticks and looking at IL suspicously "Dyna-
1nitei Phz'z'z't For the old woman !" with an OK
pressvc reference the region occupied BY The land
lady
"No you Old Anarchist" replied Brown. Then in
fine lalys voice he said Iris sweet lavender. Placed
I'm your bureau drawer it will give pleasing odor to
your linen That's right" he continued In his own voice,
laugh! | was going 10 give you ono shan't now
Did they throw a bureau In " said Bcnon; other
wise 1t il not much to u.s."
Use" said Brown scornfuy; " think OF "A man who
has to 20 without his breakfast buying three dollars
worth OF lavender"
Don't make me laugh any more slid Benton, " IL IL
Weakening and we can't afford IT, Tell me, how did you
come to buy those thin - I"
Whereupon Mr. Brown narrated the story OF his pir-
chase.
"Young" said Benton, at its conclusion, and
pretty"
- did not say So" nterposcd Brown.
L" II not necessary" replied his frcnd we must
get acquainted with her"
why I" said Brown. IN not altogether pleased sur
prise.
Because she may have friends among the natives
here who have land that handle for them Land